PERUVIAN HOT PEPPERS: A LEARNING EXPERIENCE

I grew up eating relatively spicy foods. Hot pep'incini or green chili, in moderation, is ok with me but I got a lesson today.

My host trotted out a small peruvian green pepper, cut into small strips. It is to be eaten by hand with a fairly good sized bite of beef or pork (or presumably goat) . I can't pronounce or remember the name of this little firecracker but it is some serious eating. OK, I did that. Fair enough.

Here is why you need an owner's manual with the little sucker. After handling this stuff, you want to wash your hands thoroughly before you use the urinal as well as after. I'll remember next time!

Peru, who knew?